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2010 Calendar
May 6	Sweet Honey in the Rock, hosted by New Song Community Church THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
June 18-26	Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua
Current Topics and Events

Collected Works of John Carter Now Available

John Carter, well known composer and our pianist at the Fall Association gathering, has just had published a collection of his works. It has the surprising title: "The Collected Works of John Carter for Piano" (Hope Publishing Company, catalog number- #8454). The cost is $49.95.

The collection contains 71 titles; 21 of them are newly composed for this collection, with the rest coming from previous piano collections. There are hymn arrangements covering the entire church year.

St. Michael's UCC, Baltimore Searches for a Pastor

The search for new pastoral leadership at St. Michael's United Church of Christ, Baltimore has progressed to the point where the listing has been sent to Parish Life and Leadership for posting on the UCC website, and they are seeking Ministerial Profiles of those interested in being considered for the pastoral position. It is a full time position. St. Michael's has a parsonage in Baltimore.

Their description is as follows: Small traditional family oriented church. Located in a semi-rural setting. The congregation is working hard to rebuild itself into an energetic, dynamic, and spiritual force in the community. We are seeking a self starting people centered person to work with all ages and guide us into the future.

Please contact the Association office (800-282-0740) if you desire to have your profile submitted or to seek more information.

Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua

The Association has scheduled a Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua for June 18-26, 2010. A partnership pilgrimage is a trip to build friendship through shared hands-on work, worship, site-seeing and other opportunities which strengthen our relationship with the members of Iglesia Mision Cristiana.

The Partnership Pilgrimage will be led by the Reverends Ann Molsberry and Jenny Steindam. Please contact Jenny Steindam at (614) 890-0009, or Ann Molsberry (937) 243-9895 for more information.

Also, to help build an even wider awareness of our partnership with the Iglesia Mision Cristiana, several members of the Nicaragua Taskforce are available to share with local association churches about their trips to Nicaragua. For more information contact Rev. David Long-Higgins at (614) 837-7734.

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Our Staff The Association staff works with churches, pastors and lay members to strengthen the life and witness of the congregation.
Rev. Forrest Hoppe Association Minister forresth@ocucc.org (614) 885-0722, Ext. 219 (800) 282-0740, Ext. 219	Ms. Jill Glass Administrative Assistant jillg@ocucc.org (614) 885-0722, Ext. 218 (800) 282-0740, Ext. 218
Central Southeast Ohio Association • United Church of Christ • 6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 100 • Columbus, OH 43229 • cse@ocucc.org

Our Wider Mission

The Central Southeast Ohio Association sends a portion of the Our Churches Wider Mission offering that is received from local churches to the Ohio Conference and to national and world settings. Our Church's Wider Mission is one way that the missions and ministries of the United Church of Christ give expression to our stewardship of God's resources.

Ministry to Local Churches, Pastors and Lay Leaders

Church and Ministry is responsible for the recognition of ministers and in ministerial standing. The department nurtures In-Care students preparing for ministry and works with pastors to strengthen ministerial skills.

Church and the World seeks to support ministries that improve the conditions in society that result in human suffering, poverty, hunger and homelessness. It supports a special ministry for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The Department encourages through mission partner grants local churches and other organizations to engage in local community missions.

Church and Education offers opportunities for church to provide educational and spiritual growth experiences and to support teaches and pastors in the educational ministries of the church. it helps youth delegates participate in the Ohio Conference Annual Gathering and national youth events.

Stewardship Working Group is beginning work to encourage churches to be Stewards of the resources God has and is providing for ministry and mission.

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